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Barry Maher may be the only horror novelist who’s ever appeared in the pages of Funeral Service Insider. In his misspent youth, his articles were featured in perhaps a hundred different publications and, in order to eat, he held nearly that many different jobs. Sometimes he lived on the beach. Not in a house on the beach. On the beach with the sand and the seagulls.  After a sentence with a Fortune 100 company, he started speaking professionally. He told stories to audiences across the country and around the world: his client list a Who’s Who of multi-national corporations. You may have seen Barry on The Today Show, CNN, CBS or CNBC, or read his Slightly Off-Kilter syndicated newspaper column. On the downside, he’s actually been incarcerated twice. Once for not making a left hand turn out of a left hand turn lane, and once for aiding and abetting a loiterer. He’s deeply repentant. Website: www.barrymaher.com X: @barrymaher Grab a copy of The Great Dick: And the Dysfunctional Demon https://a.co/d/0cAfPDgF

Dr James R. Gregory, a renowned business author and entrepreneur, co-founded a highly successful global brand management consulting firm in New York City alongside his wife, Evelyn Clyburne. Their 40-year journey in business culminated in the sale of their company in 2013. Post-retirement, Dr. Gregory’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge led him to earn a doctorate from the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida.  Transitioning from business to literature, Dr. Gregory began writing a series of captivating novellas under the collection ‘Small Fortunes,’ which earned a place on Amazon’s bestseller charts. He followed this with his debut novel, Zephyr’s War, then Killer App, and now Ghost Town. Dr. Gregory is also a seasoned business author of several influential books on corporate branding, including Marketing Corporate Image, Leveraging the Corporate Brand, Branding Across Borders, The Best of Branding, and his most recent international bestseller, Powerhouse – The Secrets of Corporate Branding.  Residing in Bradenton, Florida, with his wife, Dr. Gregory is also a devoted family man. He enjoys spending quality time with his two grown children, Becky and Will, and pursuing hobbies like biking, playing tennis, and painting with his beloved grandchildren, Charlotte and Maxwell. Grab a copy of Ghost Town here-https://a.co/d/0eYPX2jW

Aubrey McGowan is a writer, speaker, musician, and pastor from Nashville, Tennessee. He is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus in authentic and transformational ways through words, music, and gospel-centered teaching. He wrote his most recent book, Filter the Noise: How To Hear God's Voice In A Culture of Chaos, to equip Christ-followers to reclaim the sacred and quiet spaces in their lives. Aubrey is the founder of WHETSTONE a transformational coaching program for Christian men. He is married to his soulmate, Jen, and he is a dad of five amazing kids who fill him with joy and eat all the groceries. Most days, you can find him in over his head in D.I.Y. projects, writing songs, or adventuring with his family. You can follow him online at www.aubreymcgowan.com and www.whetstoneway.com . Grab a copy of Filter the Noise- https://a.co/d/060GIpZo

Jack Stewart grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy before serving twenty-three years as a fighter pilot. During that time, he flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers and deployed to Afghanistan as a member of an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. His last deployment was with a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa.  Jack is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and holds a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is an airline pilot and has appeared as a military and commercial aviation expert on international cable news. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife and three children. W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations. He passed away in February 2019. Grab a copy of Direct Action- https://a.co/d/0dnK2S8M

Chester (Chet) L. Richards, retired aerospace engineer, and inventor (19 patents), views life as a series of adventures. After narrowly escaping serious injury from The Great Potato, on a lark, he co-authored a spec script for Star Trek with friend Judy Burns when they were college students. The story, "The Tholian Web," became one of the series’ most popular episodes. Veteran writer Bob Duncan advised the young man, “You should write….Write your passions.” But I have nothing to say, Chet thought. He decided the real message was to fill his life with adventures. And he did — adventures in surfing, learning and performing music, travel to exotic places for river rafting, the work as a rocket scientist. Along the way, he’s always met fascinating characters. He did write — essays (over 50 have been published so far). But it was the loss of Sarah, the love of his life, that caused Chet to write his first book of stories. At the house in Thousand Oaks they once shared, the hair-raising adventures Sarah loved continue to occur, though as the author says, he no longer has much hair.... Grab a copy here-https://a.co/d/0hXwc37V Website: https://ChesterLRichards.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChesterLRichards Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChesterLRichar1 YouTube: https://twitter.com/ChesterLRichar1 Blog: https://www.chesterlrichards.com/stories RSS Feed: https://www.chesterlrichards.com/1/feed

Neale Donald Walsch is the author of over 40 books on contemporary spirituality including his latest book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder. Neale is best known as the NY Times bestselling author of the internationally acclaimed Conversations with God series, translated into 37 languages. His wife Em Claire is an award-winning poet and the author of Silent Sacred Holy Deepening Heart and Home Remembers Me. Grab a copy here-https://a.co/d/07jmLP4p

Bill Hulseman is a ritual designer and wedding officiant. Previously a teacher, campus minister, program director, and middle school principal in independent schools, he holds a BA in religious studies from Fairfield University, an MTS in the comparative study of religion from Harvard Divinity School, and an EdM in education leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. He lives in Seattle with his husband, Jonathon. Six to carry the casket and one to say the mass is his first book. Grab a copy of Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass- https://a.co/d/0hON8TNZ

Award-winning memoirist Sue Silverman explores the tender chaos of love, longing, and identity in her newest essay collection. She’s a fantastic guest for deep, authentic talks about storytelling, healing, and how truth transforms pain into power. Award-winning author 7 books and 2 poetry collections. In addition to the AWP Award, Sue has won several Foreword Review INDIE Book of the Year Awards, an IPPY Award, and the Clara Johnson Award for Women’s Literature. Be on the lookout for Sue's forthcoming book of flash essays, "Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader," in September 2025 with the University of Nebraska Press. As a professional speaker, Sue has appeared on such television programs as The View, Anderson Cooper-360, CNN-Headline News, and PBS-Books. She is co-chair of the low-residency MFA in Writing program at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.  Grab a copy of Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader https://a.co/d/06Mk4uBI

From Global Finance to a building a school in India — Dr. Abraham George’s Story Redefines Service and Success Dr. Abraham George’s remarkable journey spans continents and careers. After achieving extraordinary success in international business, he returned to India to devote his life to helping the most vulnerable. In Mountains to Cross: Finding Life’s Purpose in Service, he reflects on the experiences that shaped him—from narrowly surviving a military accident at 18, to building Shanti Bhavan, a world-renowned residential school for children born into extreme poverty. Through gripping personal stories and a clear moral philosophy, Dr. George’s memoir delivers a deeply human message: You don’t need to be born into hardship to care about others. His work in education, environmental reform, and healthcare shows how one individual—armed with compassion and commitment—can create generational change. Mountains to Cross is a rare call to action for professionals, philanthropists, and aspiring changemakers alike. Learn more about Dr. George’s mission and how you can get involved in transforming lives through education at: https://www.drabrahamgeorge.com/ Grab a copy of Mountains to Cross- https://a.co/d/0aHLpIT1

Since retiring as a general surgeon, ALLEN SAXON, MD, has had time to pursue two of his passions—creative writing and medical education. A graduate of Tulane Medical School, he has experienced the value of safety net hospitals to society first-hand, both to indigent populations and to those learning the art of medicine. He currently teaches at two medical schools—Northwestern University and Rosalind Franklin University—and lives in the Chicago area.  Grab a copy of Training in Charity-https://a.co/d/0gIx4fdT

Mark Murphy is a native of Savannah, Georgia. He’s worked as a fast-food worker, marine biologist, orderly, ordained minister, and renowned gastroenterologist, his current “day job.” When he’s not healing the sick, he writes anything he can—newspaper columns, short stories, magazine articles, and textbook chapters. Rose Dhu is his third novel.  Grab a copy of Rose Dhu here- https://a.co/d/02Ap4sqf

David Weill is the former director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the principal of the Weill Consulting Group, which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care. Dr. Weill’s writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Salon, Newsweek, the Chicago Tribune, STAT, the Washington Post, Tablet, The Hill, and the Los Angeles Times. He is also the author of the memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant and the novel All That Really Matters. He lives in New Orleans.  Grab a copy of Tell Me Who I Am here- https://a.co/d/05fryLXk

Mark Greaney's research for the Gray Man novels, including Midnight Black, The Chaos Agent, Burner, Sierra Six, Relentless, One Minute Out, Mission Critical, Agent in Place, Gunmetal Gray, Back Blast, Dead Eye, Ballistic, On Target, and The Gray Man, has taken him to more than thirty-five countries, and he has trained alongside military and law enforcement in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close-range combative tactics. With Marine Lt. Col. Rip Rawlings, he wrote the New York Times bestseller Red Metal. He is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect, Tom Clancy Commander in Chief, and Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance. With Tom Clancy, he coauthored Locked On, Threat Vector, and Command Authority.  Grab a copy of The Hard Line- https://a.co/d/02sD37Np

CARLA KAPLAN is the Davis Distinguished Professor of American Literature at Northeastern University. She has published seven books, including Miss Anne in Harlem: The White Women of the Black Renaissance and Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters—both New York Times Notable Books—and has written for such publications as The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Slate, and The Nation. Kaplan has held fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, among others. She serves on the board of Biographers International Organization and is a Society of American Historians Fellow. Kaplan earned her PhD in English from Northwestern University. She divides her time between Boston and Cape Cod.  Grab a copy - https://a.co/d/0f2pw7jm

Quite Literally Books co- founders Bremond Berry MacDougall and Lisa Endo Cooper published on November 7th: Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (best known for her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper"), Who Would Have Thought It? by María Ruiz de Burton (the first known Mexican American author to write for English-speaking audiences), and The Little Dinner by Christine Terhune Herrick (think of her as a a 19th-century Martha Stewart).  Quite Literally Books is a women-owned small press whose mission is to reprint forgotten books by American women authors. They're dedicated to creating new editions of these ought-to-be in print books and, in doing so, hope to be a part of ongoing conversations about essential questions of belonging and the American literary canon: Who is included? And who gets to decide?   Find out more at www.quiteliterallybooks.com

Lenore Kantor is a transformational guide for smart high-achieving conscious leaders and soulpreneurs pursuing greater personal growth and professional fulfillment. She is an inspirational speaker and author of So, What Do You Do? The Authentic Alchemy Path to Find Who You Are, an unconventional user guide with companion workbook that outlines an eight-step path to creating a soul-aligned life and work in the world. As founder of Growth Warrior, Lenore integrates business strategy with intuitive insights gained over 30+ years as a former corporate marketing executive and training in somatic work, group process facilitation, modern feng shui, energy medicine, shamanic and crystal healing and tarot counseling. She has been a strategic advisor and outsourced CMO to high-growth businesses, mentor to startup accelerators and founders, and is currently a career advisor to Bard’s MBA in Sustainability and part of Columbia’s Career Coaching Network. Grab a copy of So, What Do What You Do?- https://a.co/d/0c0rQwsa

JOHN GROOTERS | Writer, Director, Producer John Grooters is an award-winning writer, director, and producer whose mission is to “reveal the beauty of Christ to the world through excellent media.” A gifted visual storyteller with a passion for narrative depth, he has spent more than two decades crafting compelling stories that inspire audiences across theaters, museums, conferences, broadcast television, and digital platforms—spanning feature films, documentaries, teaching series, music, commercials, and animation. His three theatrical features—Tortured for Christ, The Frontier Boys, and Sabina: Tortured for Christ – The Nazi Years—have earned numerous Best Picture and Audience Choice awards, achieved global distribution in dozens of languages, and reached audiences on every continent. He is particularly known for transforming complex theology, biblical truth, and historical events into accessible, visually rich narratives that emphasize redemption, forgiveness, hope, and the transformative power of faith. Current and upcoming projects include Leaders at Gettysburg (releasing 2026 through America Studios, his initiative dedicated to untold stories of American history, bravery, and grit) and the animated series Bedtime with the Sheeps (launching 2026), whereas creator, writer, and director he blends joyful humor, biblical reverence, and original music into imaginative bedtime stories for families. John also leads worship at his church and records with the Christian band Grooters & Beal. Since 2001, he and his wife, producer Judy Grooters, have led Grooters Productions in Holland, Michigan—a full-service studio committed to cinematic excellence from script to screen. John Grooters Links: https://www.johngrooters.com/ https://www.americastudios.com/ https://thesheeps.com/ https://www.grooters.us/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3265218/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Mark Victor Hansen-Affectionately called America’s “Ambassador of Possibility,” Mark Victor Hansen’s life mission is to awaken the possibility in every soul. An internationally known speaker, Hansen cofounded Chicken Soup for the Soul® along with Jack Canfield, as a way to share motivational anecdotes with people all over the world. A philanthropist and humanitarian, Hansen works tirelessly for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, Childhelp USA and many others. He is the recipient of numerous awards that honor his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropic heart and business acumen. He is a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, an organization that honored Hansen with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. Grab a copy here of Ask- https://a.co/d/00lZXSPe

Aaron Poochigian is a poet, classics scholar, and translator who lives and writes in New York City. His many translations include Stung with Love (Penguin UK) — a translation of Sappho, and Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” (forthcoming from W.W. Norton). His work has appeared in such newspapers and journals as The Financial Times, The New York Review of Books, and Poetry Magazine. His new book is Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park. Learn more at aaronpoochigian.com.   Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/0eOjyLTH

Anusia Gillespie is a lawyer-turned-novelist and RYT-200 certified yoga instructor. Her work spans the cutting edge of GenAI in the legal industry and the timeless journey of personal transformation. Her debut novel, Soul Toll (Oct. 7, 2025) blends high-achieving ambition with spiritual awakening. Learn more at www.anusiagillespie.com. Grab a copy- https://a.co/d/0fShRjtf GUEST WEBSITE: www.anusiagillespie.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusiagillespie/ https://x.com/anusiagillespie https://www.instagram.com/anusiagillespie/ https://www.facebook.com/anusia.gillespie.5

SUSANNE ANTONETTA’s accolades include a New York Times Notable Book, an American Book Award, a Library Journal Best Science book, and others. She writes for Psychology Today, The New York Times, Ms., The Huffington Post, The Hill, Orion, and The New Republic and has been featured on CNN. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Grab a copy of The Devil’s Castle- https://a.co/d/00jcKuAK

Debby Show (Lindstrom) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist based in California. With years of experience working with individuals and families, she brings a deep understanding of human behavior, relationships, and generational dynamics to her fiction. Though this is her debut novel, Debby has honed her craft through coaching, writing workshops and a lifelong passion for storytelling. Inspired by real history and emotional truths, her work explores how the past shapes who we become. Grab a copy of Paper Roses- https://a.co/d/0aiDiwIe

I am a new children’s book author but a long-time animal lover. I have been Volunteering at the Wolf Conservation Center for almost a decade, and that is where I was introduced to Trumpet and her amazing story. I studied psychology and work as a mental health therapist. My background in psychology has influenced my writing and my mission to change the “big bad wolf” myth.  Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup series of 4 books Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/0eEYZmeW

Brian Trapp is director of disability studies at the University of Oregon, where he also teaches fiction and nonfiction. His work has been published in the Kenyon Review, Southern Review, Longreads, Brevity, and elsewhere. His essays have been listed as Notable in Best American Essays and anthologized in the Best of Brevity. He has received a Steinbeck Fellowship, an Elizabeth George Foundation grant, an Oregon Arts Fellowship, a Sewanee Writer’s Conference Borchardt Scholarship, a Tin House Summer Residency, and a Taft Fellowship from the University of Cincinnati, where he completed his PhD. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, with his twin brother, Danny. Grab a copy of Range of Motion here- https://a.co/d/01Mbs5yX

Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson (Andrews & Wilson) are the writing team behind the bestselling ‘Tier One,” “Sons of Valor,” and “Shepherds” book series. In addition to writing novels, they have multiple film & television projects under development with partners at Legendary, Walden Media, Picturestart, Sony, Amazon Studios, and Imagine Entertainment. Brian Andrews is a U.S. Navy veteran, nuclear engineer and Park Leadership Fellow who served as an officer on a fast-attack submarine with a psychology degree from Vanderbilt and a master’s in business from Cornell University. Jeffrey Wilson has worked as an actor, firefighter, paramedic, jet pilot, and diving instructor, as well as a vascular and trauma surgeon. He served in the U.S. Navy for fourteen years and made multiple deployments as a combat surgeon with an East Coast-based SEAL Team. He and his wife, Wendy, live in Southwest Florida with their four children. Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/00cBVn74

ELLEN BASSUK, MD, is a psychiatrist, researcher, clinician, and advocate whose five-decade career has focused on mental health, homelessness, and vulnerable populations, especially families and children. She served as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School for nearly forty years. A Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, she has received numerous honors, including an honorary doctorate from Northeastern University, the Blanche F. Ittleson Award for the Promotion of Children’s Mental Health, and the American Psychological Association Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award. She lives in Boston. DANIEL SCHOONOVER is a devoted animal lover and volunteer, committed to supporting overlooked creatures and communities. With hands-on experience in herpetology and marine life care—including work at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium and the MSPCA—he has spent much of his life nurturing the natural world. He is currently studying at the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.  Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/0a9fqAx1

Franck Desplechin "Chef Franck" is an award-winning chef, food & beverage hospitality consultant, and leadership expert with over 25 years of global experience in luxury kitchens. He previously worked for the St. Regis Brand from Marriott (Formerly Starwood Hotels & Resorts) and with Auberge Resorts Collection. Today, Chef Franck owns Incrementum LLC, which is a premier hospitality consultancy renowned for its unconventional business approach. Grab a copy of his book here-Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset for Professional Fulfillment- https://a.co/d/j4aZP68

KELLY CERVANTES is an award-winning writer, speaker, and advocate best known for her blog Inchstones and her USA Today bestselling book, Normal Broken: The Grief Companion for When It’s Time to Heal But You’re Not Sure You Want To. She has been published in the Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan, and Fortune as well as featured by MSNBC, New York Times, and CNN. She sits on the boards of CURE Epilepsy and The Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation and hosts CURE Epilepsy’s podcast, Seizing Life. Born and raised in the Midwest, Kelly now resides in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her family. Grab a copy of her book here-The Luckiest-A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and The Pursuit of Self- https://a.co/d/hQbg9YL

Anthony Silard, Ph.D. is a Professor of Leadership and the Director of the Center for Sustainable Leadership at Luiss Business School in Rome. Anthony is a world-renowned leadership educator whose research focuses on emotion, leadership, loneliness and trauma. His latest book is Love and Suffering: Break the Emotional Chains that Prevent You from Experiencing Love. Anthony’s blog, videos, courses and podcasts are available at www.theartoflivingfree.org . Grab a copy Love and Suffering- https://a.co/d/fYiiBJJ

Dr. Joanna Kujawa, author of Alien Goddess, UFOs and the Goddesses of Ascension and The Other Goddess: Mary Magdalene and the Goddesses of Eros and Secret Knowledge, is not just a scholar but a fearless spiritual detective unearthing mysteries that challenge conventional narratives. Her journey began with $20 and a borrowed suitcase. She first moved to Sweden then Paris, France, and Canada where she received 3 university degrees at the Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. She then travelled through Asia and moved to Australia where she completed her PhD at Monash University in Melbourne. She now lives in subtropical Australia with her handsome man and their border collie, Charlotte.  Grab a copy Alien Goddess, UFOs and the Goddesses of Ascension and The Other Goddess: Mary Magdalene and the Goddesses of Eros and Secret Knowledge- https://a.co/d/gVUkYj8

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law at John Jay College (CUNY), an award-winning writer, a playwright, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power and The Voting Rights War. A frequent commentator on CNN, NPR, and MSNBC, Browne-Marshall has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award and an Emmy Award as writer and host of Your Democracy, an animated series about the U.S. Constitution. Grab a copy of A Protest History of the United States- https://a.co/d/1uxhkOz

MASON DONOVAN and MARK KAPLAN are Managing Partners of The Dagoba Group, a global consulting firm advancing inclusive leadership, employee well-being, and organizational culture. They are also the authors of The Inclusion Dividend, a perennial best-seller leveraged in corporate and academic classrooms worldwide, as well as SET for Inclusion and The Golden Apple. Their work has been featured by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. They live in New England.  Grab a copy of The Parenthood Advantage: Building Corporate Cultures That Value Working Parents- https://a.co/d/1JutgAJ Click here for a 25% discount on their book for Cover-to-Cover listeners- https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=6MRsXQ9R3Fs6h0hnppRap37EfxmkniAX9ZklcYHCKx6

Maggie Rapier was born in the South with a healthy streak of wanderlust, and is an incurable romantic who loves nothing more than wordplay and witchcraft—except, perhaps, her sourdough starter. When she’s not marketing French antiques or writing about moody girls and sexy pirates, you can find her wandering in the woods with a basket in hand. Grab a copy of Soulgazer- https://a.co/d/eromiKe

DAVID ELIOT is a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa, where he researches the social and political effects of artificial intelligence. He is a member of the Critical Surveillance Studies Lab, and his work on AI has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2022 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation PhD Scholarship. Grab a copy of Artificially Intelligent: The Human Story of AI- https://a.co/d/iu0WIMc

GERTA KELLER is a Professor of Paleontology and Geology Emeritus in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University, where she has been a tenured faculty member since 1984. She has placed over 260 scientific publications in international journals and is considered a leading authority on catastrophes, mass extinctions, and the biotic and environmental effects of impacts and volcanism. In recent years, her work has received increased recognition and continues to make waves in the mainstream media, including a widely circulated profile in The Atlantic.  Grab a copy of Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs- https://a.co/d/hDGaUIr

Dr. Tawainna Houston, Naturopathic Doctor and Founder & CEO of Black CELL Consulting, is a culturally rooted provider and wellness strategist who empowers the Black community through culturally responsive health education and holistic care. She has well over two decades of combined experience in the disciplines of social science, counseling, cultural wellness, and serving as a licensed naturopathic physician.  Dr. Houston creates a unique blend of medical expertise, pastoral counseling, and DEI leadership to address Black health equity and ancestral resilience. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care & Counseling, and a Bachelor’s in Sociology. Originally from Saginaw, MI and now based in Las Vegas, NV, she is the author of Black Wellness Barriers and Detox-Style and a recognized expert in cultural wellness, having served as a DEI committee co-chair for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Her work has earned her acclaim as a thought leader, educator, and advocate for transformative healing in the Black community. Grab a copy of , Black Wellness Barriers: Understanding the Root Cause of Disease Vulnerabilities as a Pathway Towards Restoring Health-https://a.co/d/1GyiGVx https://blackcellconsulting.com/black-wellness-barriers/  Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/tawainnahouston LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drthoustonnd/ Instagram: @drthouston https://www.instagram.com/drthoustonnd/ Book Available: https://a.co/d/cdkwj4I and wherever books are sold

Dr. Shelley Ann Pamela Burke, DNP, MSN, RN, CPN is a Registered Nurse who holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Born in South America. Dr. Burke has lived most of her life in the United States. As faculty at UCI, her focus is on children’s health, women’s issues, and global nursing. Her first global nursing initiative launches in her native country of Guyana. Having worked in multiple hospitals, academia, and as a travel nurse, Dr. Burke has built a vast 40-year career in healthcare. She brings this valuable experience to her first book, The Unsung Heroes: Nurses. Dr. Burke is also a wife and mother, and she resides in California. Grab a copy of The Unsung Heros; Nurses- https://a.co/d/ehLTbAl

David Finkle is a writer and journalist focusing on the arts and politics. Based in Manhattan, he is the author of two-story collections, People Tell Me Things and Great Dates With Some Late Greats. He has also written three novels, The Great Gatsby Murder Case, The Man With the Overcoat and Keys to An Empty House, as well as the award-winning illustrated book of rhyming verse, Humpty Trumpty Hit a Brick Wall. Finkle is a theater critic for New York Stage Review and has contributed to many publications, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Nation, The New Yorker and New York Magazine. He is heard weekly on The Hour of Lateral Thinking podcast. Grab a copy of Humpty Trumpty 2.0- https://a.co/d/gpco8ok

Anne Hand was born in 1985 in New York and currently divides her time between Massachusetts and Mexico City. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University and a Master of Education degree from Harvard University. She has spent her career blending research, policy, and practice to create social impact in the Americas and beyond. A recognized expert in global education and development, she has frequently published on topics related to technology and society. Austrian Again is her first book.  Grab a copy of Austrian Again- https://a.co/d/9htuR8k

M.P. Woodward is a former Naval Intelligence officer who served on the staff of the US Pacific Command and had numerous deployments to the Persian Gulf before transitioning to an international career in tech and streaming media. He is the New York Times bestselling author of the well-reviewed Handler series, published by Berkley. This will be his third Jack Ryan, Jr., book, following Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation. Woodward lives in the Pacific Northwest. Thirty-five years ago, Tom Clancy was a Maryland insurance broker with a passion for naval history. Years before, he had been an English major at Baltimore’s Loyola College and had always dreamed of writing a novel. His first effort, The Hunt for Red October, sold briskly as a result of rave reviews, then catapulted onto the New York Times bestseller list after President Reagan pronounced it “the perfect yarn.” From that day forward, Clancy established himself as an undisputed master at blending exceptional realism and authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. He passed away in October 2013. Grab a copy of Terminal Velocity- https://a.co/d/iUaclBL

Traci Hunter Abramson, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, was born in Arizona and later studied abroad in Venezuela. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the CIA for six years before leaving to raise her family. She credits the agency with providing her with a wealth of ideas for her thriller novels and the skills needed to navigate her children’s teenage years.  Traci has written more than 45 bestselling novels and has received multiple awards, including the 2025 Silver Falchion Judges’ Top Pick – Thriller, the 2024 Whitney Award – Outstanding Achievement Winner, 2022 Rone award finalist, 2021 Swoony Award for Best Mystery/Suspense Romance, and is a ten-time Whitney Award winner, including Best Novel of the Year in 2017 and 2019. Recently retired from coaching high school swimming for twenty-six years, she enjoys traveling and spending her time as a popular writing instructor, keynote speaker, panelist, and attendee at conferences, including Bouchercon, Killer Nashville, Thrillerfest, and ALA. Grab a copy of Victim #8- https://a.co/d/1BJb4n5

Eric & Lila have been a full-time Real Estate Investors since 2003. They are certified Ohio and National Professional Housing Providers. They have repositioned more than a thousand units. They still control hundreds of single & multi-family residential properties as well as commercial property, oil wells, crypto and precious metals. They have spoken in person in 5 countries and in countless states. They have been interviewed on podcasts & radio stations across the world and host the internationally syndicated Real Power Family Radio Show daily. They have written multiple articles in various Real Estate, Investment, Business, Family and Homeschool publications. They have also published two #1 bestselling books including “Family Success Triangle.”  The Wohlwend’s, after starting with nothing, used creative financing to purchase the majority their real estate deals. As their two boys grew up they were taught the business. By 5 each son started investing & by 7 years old they had each bought their 1st piece of real estate using only creative financing & the lessons they learned from their parents.   Their kids, Deven, now 17 controls close to 50 units & Ethan, who is currently 14, has almost 40 units. Neither used any money or credit from their parents. They did what the whole family teaches. They were creative and took action. In addition to working in the business and investing, Deven published his first book when he was 11. He has been interviewed on many podcasts that have been listened to in more than 190 countries & has spoken to live audiences in more than half a dozen states. He hosts the Teenager Takeover Episodes with his brother every Wednesday on the Real Power Family Radio Show. Deven is also the #1 Best-Selling Author of The Atlas Gold Series and If I Can Do It So Can You-How I Started Buying Real Estate at Age 7.  Ethan’s has been on multiple podcasts including Rich-Dad Latino, The Real Estate Guys, Gina Gardiner & co-hosts the Real Power Family Show. Ethan’s 1st book The Treehouse was published & hit #1 on the best-seller’s list when he was only 12 years old. All 5 of the family’s best-selling books teach the lessons about business and investing that made them so successful.   If you would like more information about the Wohlwend family & to get their free newsletter or other information you can visit: www.RealPowerFamily.com They can also be found @RealPowerFamily on Rumble, YouTube and Instagram. Eric M. Wohlwend & Lila J. Wohlwend Deven J. Wohlwend, Instagram @DevenWohlwend Ethan A. Wohlwend, Instagram @WohlwendEthan

BOBBY HOFFMAN is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida who specializes in motivation science and solving the mysteries of human behavior. At UCF he teaches a variety of graduate-level courses in motivation, learning, cognition, and intelligence. Dr. Hoffman has authored over 100 publications in the fields of education, psychology, leadership, and organizational development and serves on six journal editorial boards. He holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Resources Psychology. Before earning his PhD in Educational Psychology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he worked for over 20 years in HR management and performance, consulting for some of the world’s most successful companies including GE, NBC, KPMG, and the NBA. A regular contributor to the Psychology Today website where his blog “Motivate” has been viewed over 1.2 million times, Dr. Hoffman is the author of four previous books including Hack Your Motivation and Motivation for Learning and Performance.  Grab a copy of The Paradox of Passion- https://a.co/d/1uwrXKB

CHARLIE WELLS is an award-winning reporter at Bloomberg News who has covered finance, tech, real estate, and culture. Before Bloomberg, he spent five years at The Wall Street Journal and then four at The Economist.  Grab a copy of- What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation- https://a.co/d/h89oq1o

Heather Ogden is a novelist with a passion for fantasy and magical realism. Her debut novel, The Betrayal combines her fascination with mysterious magic and her love of storytelling. A lifelong reader and storyteller, Heather spent years crafting this book to take readers on a journey through twists, secrets, and the resilience of the human spirit. Heather resides in Tennessee, where she can often be found exploring local bookstores, gathering inspiration for her next story. Grab a copy of The Betrayal https://a.co/d/6SFAYd7

Thomas Cullen is a federal trial judge and former U.S. attorney in Virginia. He is also an accomplished writer, regularly publishing op-eds and essays for national and regional media outlets over the past decade. Thomas graduated near the top of his class from William & Mary Law School and was recently honored as its 2024 Carter O. Lowance Fellow. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Thomas studied history and ran track at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, which recently awarded him an honorary doctorate. Charlie-Man is his first novel. Grab a copy of Charlie-Man- https://a.co/d/03u0ozA

Robert Macauley is the Cambia Foundation Endowed Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care at Oregon Health & Science University. After earning both medical and divinity degrees at Yale, he completed a pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins, then joined the faculty at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2002. At UVM he directed the Department of Clinical Ethics and also founded the Pediatric Advanced Care Team. In 2017 he moved to Oregon to join the faculty at OHSU. He holds degrees in theology from Oxford and fiction writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. In addition to being a pediatric palliative care physician, he's also an Episcopal priest. He and his wife live with their four kids and two rescue dogs in Portland, Oregon. Grab a copy of  Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul https://a.co/d/99gDHbB

Donna Tashjian is a brilliant strategist, an activator, faith-based advisor, and the visionary founder of Vibrant Living International, a movement dedicated to helping purpose-driven individuals gain clarity, confidence, and divine strategy to step into their highest calling—without striving or burnout. With 30+ years of experience, Donna has transformed lives worldwide through her Spiritual Intelligence Method™, a powerful framework for aligning success with purpose. As the host of The Vibrant Living Podcast and a sought-after speaker, Donna shares intuitive insights and practical wisdom to empower others. She’s also the author of three transformative books that illuminate the path to clarity and fulfillment. Clients call her a "truth-exposer" and "fear-buster," describing her coaching as a refreshing, life-changing journey for the mind, body, and soul.  If you're ready to align your success with your purpose and step fully into the life you were created for, Donna is here to guide you. Website https://www.ivibrantliving.com/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnatashjian/ Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/drtashjian/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtashjian/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMFNossw9VN2QwDtVitzKg Vibrant Living page https://www.facebook.com/VibrantLivingInt

HOWARD YARUSS is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who has taught a variety of courses on economics and business and currently teaches at New York University. Prior to teaching, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan.   Grab a copy of Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know- https://a.co/d/33WdgOQ

Leslie A. Rasmussen was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. She went on to write television comedies for Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Carey, The Wild Thornberrys, and Sweet Valley High. After leaving the business to raise her boys, Leslie obtained a master’s degree in nutrition and ran her own business for ten years. Leslie has been published in the Huffington Post over twenty times and speaks on panels discussing female empowerment. She’s a member of the Writers Guild of America, Women in Film, and the UCLA Alumni Association. Her debut novel, After Happily Ever After, has won over fifteen awards, and her second novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell, has won eleven awards. Leslie’s newest novel, When People Leave, was released in May 2025. She has appeared in numerous media outlets and been interviewed by the likes of NPR and XM Radio. Grab a copy of When People Leave- https://a.co/d/11oMk6t